GIN Fuse - Manual (Page 14)

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TIP: Always follow a consistent method
of preparation and pre-flight checks
each time you fly.
TIP: Explain the takeoff procedure
and your commands clearly to your
passenger.
CAUTION: If the glider has obvious
folds due to tight packing or long-
term storage, carry out some practice
inflations before your first launch and
smooth out the trailing edge a little.
This ensures that the flow profile is
correct during launch. This is particularly
important in low temperatures.
Preparation for launch
Check the condition of your paraglider and other flying equipment before every flight.
Lay out your wing on its top surface in an arc. Make sure that the centre of the wing is higher
than the tips.
Prepare for launch by checking the following:
Is the glider fabric dry and free from tears or other damage?
Are the lines free from knots, tangles or other damage?
Are the maillons connecting the lines and risers closed and secured?
Are your carabiners in good condition?
Are the risers (including the trimmer webbing) in good condition?
Is your harness in good condition?
Is your rescue correctly installed in your harness?
Is your rescue handle secure and rescue pin in?
Pre-flight check
Check the following before every take-off:
Is your passenger fully briefed and fit to fly?
Is your personal equipment—and that of your passenger—in order? (harness and helmet
straps done up, spreader bar correctly attached, rescue correctly connected to spreader bar,
rescue handle secure and pin in, carabiners done up)
Is the trimmer position set correctly?
Is the neoprene cover over the clamp cleat (the clamp cleat must be covered)?